SEPTEMBER 2009
PIGSKIN GEOGRAPHY
September 13, 2009 - January 3, 2010
This program motivates students to learn United States geography by tracking the travels of competing professional football teams with the NFL schedule.
CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE
September 21 - October 12
Each year Child Development Inc. collects books at local grocery stores and schools. These books are sorted and distributed to children who may not otherwise receive a book as a gift. This project is part of Make A Difference Day. If you would like to participate call AnnMarie Reager at Child Development Inc. (570) 385-3986 ext 230.
CONSTITUTION SERIES
Sept.17; Sept. 24; Oct. 1 & Oct. 8
A four-week section, using lessons from the news to help teach about the constitution. Constitution Day is Sept. 17. This section is sponsored by the Schuylkill County Bar Association.
NOVEMBER 2009
FAMILY READING FESTIVAL
Saturday, November 7 at Fairlane Village Mall
The following authors have agreed to participate in the 2009 Family Reading Festival.
Click on the authors name to be directed to their Web site.
Patrick Canfield
Jeff Clineff
Vincent Genovese
Patricia Herber
Scott Heydt
John Hoptak
Marsha Hubler
Pat Hughes
Diane Kolb
Tricia Mann
Faith Reese Martin
Elisabeth Matulewicz
Kim McDougall
Kathy M. Miller
Mariam Davis Pineno
J. Stuart Richards
Dana Smith-Mansell
Tisha Tolar
Dave Webb
If you are an author and would like to participate in the Family Reading Festival please e-mail Janet Joyce at the address above.
Attendance breakdown by year:
2008 Family Reading Festival Attendance (pdf file)
2007 Family Reading Festival Attendance (pdf file)
2006 Family Reading Festival Attendance (pdf file)
2005 Family Reading Festival Attendance (pdf file)
2004 Family Reading Festival Attendance (pdf file)
A CHILD'S VIEW OF THE SEASON
Friday, November 13
Deadline for entries.
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